Polk County teacher uses door art to teach inclusion and diversity
Students are admiring the work of their art teacher Chanique Davis, at Lake Alfred Elementary School.
Students are admiring the work of their art teacher Chanique Davis, at Lake Alfred Elementary School.
Peppa Pig is finally here: Florida's next big park set to open in Winter Haven
The long-awaited Peppa Pig Theme Park is about to open. FOX 13 has gotten some sneak peeks as the park came together, and now we're seeing the final result.
The long-awaited Peppa Pig Theme Park is about to open. FOX 13 has gotten some sneak peeks as the park came together, and now we're seeing the final result.
Polk County declares state of emergency due to missed garbage pickups
Polk County commissioners have declared a local state of emergency to address ongoing missed trash collections in unincorporated parts of the county, saying they "endanger the public health, safety and welfare of Polk residents."
Polk County commissioners have declared a local state of emergency to address ongoing missed trash collections in unincorporated parts of the county, saying they "endanger the public health, safety and welfare of Polk residents."
Learn about local pioneers through city of Lakeland’s Black History Discovery Trail
Throughout Black History Month, the city of Lakeland is inviting the community on an educational journey through time. The Black History Discovery Trail explores the historical people, places and events that helped shape the city to what it is today.
Throughout Black History Month, the city of Lakeland is inviting the community on an educational journey through time. The Black History Discovery Trail explores the historical people, places and events that helped shape the city to what it is today.
Breast cancer deaths predicted to rise after pandemic causes screening delays
Oncologists say they expect to see close to 2,500 more women die by 2030 from breast cancer because they put off their mammograms.
Oncologists say they expect to see close to 2,500 more women die by 2030 from breast cancer because they put off their mammograms.
Emergency exercise to be held at Lakeland Linder Airport
For those living near the Lakeland Linder Airport, you may hear alarms – but don't worry, it's just a test. The airport is conducting a full-scale emergency exercise.
For those living near the Lakeland Linder Airport, you may hear alarms – but don't worry, it's just a test. The airport is conducting a full-scale emergency exercise.
Polk family learns dangers of sharing address online after dirt bike, ATV stolen
A Lakeland family says they made a terrible mistake by giving a prospective online buyer their home address.
A Lakeland family says they made a terrible mistake by giving a prospective online buyer their home address.
15-year-old killed following dirt bike crash in Polk County
Polk County investigators say a teenager has passed away following a head-on crash on Sunday evening.
Polk County investigators say a teenager has passed away following a head-on crash on Sunday evening.
PCSO: 1 killed in crash after driver runs stop sign
Isabel Morales, 70, of Lakeland, was killed Saturday night in a vehicle crash, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Isabel Morales, 70, of Lakeland, was killed Saturday night in a vehicle crash, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
'We all cried': Lakeland sandwich shop forced to close its doors after 36 years
The Silver Ring Café, on Munn Park, opened in 1986 and will be closing in August because its landlord did not renew the lease stating that downtown Lakeland is changing and there’s an opportunity for a different business to go into that space.
The Silver Ring Café, on Munn Park, opened in 1986 and will be closing in August because its landlord did not renew the lease stating that downtown Lakeland is changing and there’s an opportunity for a different business to go into that space.
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd named 'Sheriff of the Year'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is a household name in the Bay Area, but now he's getting recognition on the national stage after being named "Sheriff of the Year" by the Major County Sheriffs of America.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is a household name in the Bay Area, but now he's getting recognition on the national stage after being named "Sheriff of the Year" by the Major County Sheriffs of America.
Polk County school leaders consider banning 16 books due to 'potentially inappropriate' content
The Polk County School district has removed 16 books from all public schools and is now forming committees to determine whether the works should be banned permanently.
The Polk County School district has removed 16 books from all public schools and is now forming committees to determine whether the works should be banned permanently.
Exclusive Lake Wales retreat sees second life as faith-based rehabilitation center for recovering addicts
Chalet Suzanne, once an exclusive hideaway in Lake Wales for the rich and famous, has re-opened with a completely new mission.
Chalet Suzanne, once an exclusive hideaway in Lake Wales for the rich and famous, has re-opened with a completely new mission.
'You can’t die and burn in hell fast enough': Son of 1981 rape, murder victim confronts suspect in court
Linda Slaten was killed in 1981. Nearly 40 years later, Joseph Mills was charged with her rape and murder. Now, he's finally pleading guilty to keep himself off death row.
Linda Slaten was killed in 1981. Nearly 40 years later, Joseph Mills was charged with her rape and murder. Now, he's finally pleading guilty to keep himself off death row.
Bartow 6-year-old dies after being hit by dirt bike
6-year-old Mikey Almeida, was crossing Summerlin Street when he was hit by an 18-year-old riding a dirt bike. Mikey has now died of his injuries and the bike's driver is still hospitalized.
6-year-old Mikey Almeida, was crossing Summerlin Street when he was hit by an 18-year-old riding a dirt bike. Mikey has now died of his injuries and the bike's driver is still hospitalized.
Polk County deputies searching for armed robbery suspect
Deputies in Polk County are searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a Davenport hotel.
Deputies in Polk County are searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a Davenport hotel.
Winter Haven suspect throws Barbie doll at Walmart employee after attempting to shoplift, police say
Winter Haven police are trying to search for a woman who tried to exit a Walmart store with a cart full of unpaid items but was stopped by several employees. At one point, she throws a Barbie doll box at one of the workers.
Winter Haven police are trying to search for a woman who tried to exit a Walmart store with a cart full of unpaid items but was stopped by several employees. At one point, she throws a Barbie doll box at one of the workers.
Lakeland to celebrate 65 years since Queen Elizabeth II gifted city with swans
On Tuesday morning under overcast skies, city officials and swan lovers gathered on the shores of Lake Morton to commemorate a momentous event 65 years ago when the original pair of swans arrived in Lakeland from England, a gift from Queen Elizabeth II.
On Tuesday morning under overcast skies, city officials and swan lovers gathered on the shores of Lake Morton to commemorate a momentous event 65 years ago when the original pair of swans arrived in Lakeland from England, a gift from Queen Elizabeth II.
Fort Meade to receive $6.1 million grant for wastewater improvements
Florida will be providing millions of dollars for infrastructure improvements in communities that are affected by hurricanes – including right in Fort Meade.
Florida will be providing millions of dollars for infrastructure improvements in communities that are affected by hurricanes – including right in Fort Meade.
Polk County pushes for $14.5 million state-of-the-art firefighter training facility in wake of fatal fire
A new firefighter training center, in the works for more than three years, appears to be getting closer to becoming reality.
A new firefighter training center, in the works for more than three years, appears to be getting closer to becoming reality.